Chu Lai Airport, Quang Nam: Address, images, and notes

Currently, Quang Nam province only has one airport, which is Chu Lai Airport. The airport is located in the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, serving customers who want to travel to Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces by air. It is also the largest airport in terms of area among airports in Vietnam.

Chu Lai Airport is being upgraded and renovated to become an international airport as soon as possible.

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Chu Lai Airport, Quang Nam is an airport managed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

• Full name: Chu Lai Airport
• Address: Tam Nghia Commune, Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province
• Airport code: VCL
• Country code: +84
• Phone: 0235 3550 550
• Number of terminals: 2
• GMT: +7

In 1975, during the war, Chu Lai Airport was known as the Chu Lai Air Base of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force and the United States Air Force. Chu Lai Air Base was only used for military purposes. After liberation, the Government of Vietnam built the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, so Chu Lai Airport was further expanded and upgraded for civilian purposes.

Chu Lai Airport plays an important role in connecting inter-provincial transportation. Moreover, the operation of this airport is also closely linked to the socio-economic development of Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces, as well as the entire Central region. It is planned that by 2025, Chu Lai Airport will be upgraded to become an international airport.

Chu Lai Airport is currently being operated by airlines with many domestic flights. Among them, Vietjet has quickly opened flights at Chu Lai Airport to provide customers with more options for traveling to Quang Nam - Quang Ngai for tourism, work, and business.

The domestic flights operated by Vietjet from Chu Lai Airport are as follows:

• Chu Lai (VCL) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
• Chu Lai (VCL) - Hanoi (HAN)

The flights to Chu Lai Airport operated by Vietjet are as follows:

• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Chu Lai (VCL)
• Hanoi (HAN) - Chu Lai (VCL)

Currently, passengers have the convenience of traveling to Quang Nam by air with the budget airline Vietjet, offering super-savings.

Chu Lai Airport is currently providing domestic flights and continuously upgrading. In the future, after becoming an international airport, Chu Lai Airport will soon operate flights to and from foreign countries to serve customers.

Chu Lai Airport is known as the largest airport in Vietnam, capable of serving about 1.7 million passengers per year. It is expected that after becoming an international airport, this number may increase significantly.

• Total area: 3,000 hectares.
• Runway length: Over 3000 m, width 45 m.
• Total taxiways: 6.
• Aircraft parking: 3.

The passenger terminal of Chu Lai Airport includes international and domestic passenger terminals with a total area of 4,000 m2. Among them, the domestic passenger terminal consists of 01 mezzanine and 02 floors. The 1st floor functions as a public area and a restricted area, while the 2nd floor is the aircraft waiting area.

Passengers will also experience many convenient services at the Chu Lai Airport terminal such as:

• Food service.
• ATM, car rental, parking services.
• Commercial shopping area.
• Entertainment service area.

The distance from Chu Lai Airport to the city center or tourist attractions is relatively convenient. You will have many transportation options when landing at the airport.

The bus is a cheap public transportation option favored by many people. However, this mode of transportation is only suitable for passengers with minimal luggage, compact luggage, and who do not mind crowding. The travel time to the city center by bus is about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Some popular bus routes include:

The distance from Chu Lai Airport to the center of Quang Nam province and many other destinations is not too far, so you can choose a taxi for quick and convenient transportation.

Here are some reputable taxi companies at Chu Lai Airport:

• Mai Linh Taxi: 1055 – 0235 383 8383
• Tien Sa Taxi: 0255 379 7979
• VinaSun Taxi: 0255 377 7888
• Hoang Nguyen Travel Taxi: 0976 575 442 – 0934 299 494
• Song Nguyen Travel Taxi: 0767 866 869

After landing at the airport, you can visit the following famous tourist destinations:

Ho Giang Thom Waterfall is an ideal outdoor destination for many tourists. It's only about 21 km from the airport. Ho Giang Thom Waterfall is a natural masterpiece of Quang Nam province with the romantic and majestic beauty of the 11-tiered waterfall.

After leaving Chu Lai Airport, you only need to travel another 60 km to reach Fairy Cave - Tiên An Cave in Quang Nam. This destination has been formed over millions of years, resembling the mysterious and pristine landscapes of the Jurassic Park. So, you should not miss this destination when traveling to Quang Nam.

Just 1 km and 7 minutes away from the airport, you can reach Rang Beach - a beautiful destination in Quang Nam. Rang Beach possesses a pristine natural beauty with crystal-clear water. Particularly, the beautiful sunrise at Rang Beach is enchanting and captivating.

Quang Nam has a captivating beauty that everyone wishes to return to admire multiple times.

Let's fly with Vietjet to Chu Lai Airport and admire the enchanting beauty of Quang Nam. Visit https://www.vietjetair.com/en/flight-tickets/flights-to-chu-lai/ to hunt for super cheap tickets and choose a flight schedule that suits your itinerary.

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